http://www.polymva.com/blog-news Poly-MVA (palladium lipoic complex) is a unique nutritional supplement that assists in boosting immune response, healing damaged cells and providing energy for compromised body systems. It contains a proprietary complex of Alpha-Lipoic Acid Palladium, Vitamins B1, B2 and B12, amino acids and minerals. Poly-MVA is a powerful antioxidant that neutralizes the free radicals within the body that influence the aging processes and cellular degeneration and converts them into cellular energy. Studies on its effect in human nutrition and health are under way, while current human, animal, case and cell line studies indicate that Poly-MVA is beneficial in protecting cellular DNA and RNA, assisting the body produce energy, and providing support to multiple body systems. What makes Poly-MVA unique is the special, proprietary manufacturing process by which lipoic acid is bonded to Palladium (LAPd) and B1. No other nutraceutical in the world is manufactured this way. This proprietary formulation in Poly-MVA provides superior nutritional support, helping to enable optimum functioning of the body and essential body systems. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:18:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By Hilary Parker, WebMD Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD Looking for your meal ticket to health?  You might be wise to go for some omega-3 fatty acids served up with a side of antioxidants. The good news is, it can be as tasty as it is healthy -- think grilled salmon ... http://www.polymva.com/blog-news/116/antioxidants-and-omega-3-fats-functional-foods-to-boost-health/ by Dr. Chad Larson All too often, by the time a person goes on vacation they are too wiped-out to enjoy it. Sometimes they even get sick. When the body gets depleted, the adrenal glands get overworked and the immune system goes down. When the immune system goes down we become ... http://www.polymva.com/blog-news/115/staying-active-and-energetic/ To no surprise to many of us, as more and more consumers are embracing integrative medicine, so are practitioners.  According to a recent survey by Jackson & Coker, a significant number of healthcare providers are using some form of integrative medicine to enhance their own health and well-being, or they ... http://www.polymva.com/blog-news/114/survey-shows-integrative-medicine-on-rise-with-practitioners/ By Chris D. Meletis, ND Fatigue is one of the most frequent health concerns I hear about from my patients in clinical practice. Although many turn to energy drinks, which, when rich in nutrients, are a better alternative to coffee, in reality this is only a temporary solution. It’s better to ... http://www.polymva.com/blog-news/113/fatigue-a-guide-to-solving-a-common-health-concern/ Coinciding with the first weeks of summer, a study just published underscores the importance of getting adequate amounts of sunlight for its vitamin D-boosting benefits. The research, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, shows that those with the lowest vitamin D levels have more than double the risk of ... http://www.polymva.com/blog-news/111/time-in-the-sun-how-much-is-needed-for-vitamin-d/ Your body is not unlike your car — an efficient machine that performs consistently only when it is given proper care. And just like a car needs a regular change of oil and various filters to eliminate the waste products that degrade its performance, the body needs to be cleared ... http://www.polymva.com/blog-news/110/a-cleansing-for-your-body-and-mind/ A healthy, balanced diet is key, experts say, but these foods may have an extra punch!   Leafy greens Deep green leafy vegetables are packed with lutein, vitamin A and folate, nutrients that may help prevent colon and ovarian cancer. • Spinach • Kale • Collard greens • Arugula • Dandelion greens Curry Yellow curry contains cur-cumin, a pungent spice that may help prevent melanoma ... http://www.polymva.com/blog-news/109/20-cancer-fighting-foods-to-eat-all-summer/ The final report of a study commissioned by the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance (DSEA) shows that, over the next five years, appropriate use of select dietary supplements would improve the health of key populations and save the nation more than $24 billion in healthcare costs. The study updated research conducted by ... http://www.polymva.com/blog-news/108/health-impact-study-shows-dietary-supplements-could-save-24-billion-in-health-care-costs/ The 1st Annual Drive for a Cure golf tournament will be held on Monday, June 30, at the beautiful Yorba Linda Country Club in Yorba Linda, CA. All proceeds will support the Foundation for Advancement in Cancer Research’s goals of supporting patients and their families experiencing difficulties financing integrative approaches, ... http://www.polymva.com/blog-news/107/integrative-cancer-research-fundraiser/ Study Yields New Clues on Long-Term Cognitive Problems After Chemotherapy By Kelli Miller Stacy Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD WebMD Medical News Scientists have discovered that a popular chemotherapy drug affects healthy brain cells long after treatment ends. It's a finding that provides further validation to the millions of Americans who develop long-term cognitive ... http://www.polymva.com/blog-news/106/treatment-ends-chemo-brain-lingers/ Originally Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2008     Longtime Massachusetts Democrat is likely diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, a cancer in which there has been no significant improvement in survival in 30 years Senator Edward M. Kennedy, 76, the longtime Massachusetts Democrat has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.  Preliminary results from the ... http://www.polymva.com/blog-news/105/senator-edward-m-kennedy-diagnosed-with-malignant-brain-tumor/ We hear a lot of information about detoxification and how that relates to poor health. What many people don’t know is that many diseases thrive in toxic or unbalanced environment in our bodies. Cancer is very common these days. Many of us have had a loved one, a relative or ... http://www.polymva.com/blog-news/104/detoxification-and-cancer/ Use of vitamin and mineral supplements among cancer survivors is widespread, according to a comprehensive review of scientific literature conducted by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and recently published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. In reviewing 32 studies conducted between 1999 and 2006, senior author Cornelia (Neli) Ulrich, ... http://www.polymva.com/blog-news/103/study-finds-widespread-vitamin-and-mineral-use-among-cancer-survivors/ Editor's Note: What is most noteworthy about this research is that it continues to speak of the significant benefits of including resveratrol in your diet, for curative as well as preventative reasons. This powerful antioxidant can also be taken in a readily-available supplement form. For the best option, we recommend ... http://www.polymva.com/blog-news/102/red-wine-antioxidant-may-kill-cancer-cells/ The steady stream of good news about green tea is getting so hard to ignore that even java junkies are beginning to sip mugs of the deceptively delicate brew. You'd think the daily dose of disease-fighting, inflammation-squelching antioxidants--long linked with heart protection--would be enough incentive, but wait, there's more! Lots ... http://www.polymva.com/blog-news/101/seven-good-reasons-to-drink-green-tea/ A probiotic is a beneficial bacteria culture found in some foods and supplements that can help the naturally occurring flora in the body’s gut re-establish themselves, thereby helping to strengthen the body’s immune system and overall digestive system. Most nutrient absorption of foods and supplements occurs in the gut--also known ... http://www.polymva.com/blog-news/100/the-importance-of-probiotics/ Strengthen your immune system by kicking these defense-impairing habits. Follow this advice, and your body will thank you.  1. Stop Smoking Smoking, and breathing in secondhand smoke, are terrible for your entire body. Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,000 chemical compounds. Of these, at least 43 are known carcinogens.   Here are just some ... http://www.polymva.com/blog-news/99/the-top-10-immune-busters/ By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Weight management, exercise and proper nutrition are key to reducing your risk of cancer. And the earlier in life you adopt these practices, the better off you'll be, a recent study suggests. Factors such as birth weight, childbearing, breast-feeding, and adult height and weight also influence cancer risk, according to ... http://www.polymva.com/blog-news/98/obesity-linked-to-increased-cancer-risk/ WebMD Feature By Suz Redfearn It’s true—they do make it hard to get the money you’re entitled to. Here’s how to get them to pay up. Health insurance companies like to keep secrets. And they like to save money. Example: You have surgery, and weeks later you get a bill for using an ... http://www.polymva.com/blog-news/97/nine-secrets-health-insurers-don%e2%80%99t-want-you-to-know/ Because prevention is the most powerful cure! Not surprisingly, our animals’ health is beginning to mirror our own. Today we’re seeing many of the epidemics that have plagued humans, such as obesity, diabetes and chronic inflammation, and even cancer, manifest at epidemic levels in our pets. If you take a good ... http://www.polymva.com/blog-news/96/why-supplement-your-pets-diet/